The Texans placed linebacker Jake Hummel on injured reserve Saturday, following the groin injury he sustained in the team's Week 1 loss to the Bills. The designation keeps him off the active roster for a minimum of four games, after which he can be considered for a possible return.
Hummel has not practiced since being injured. Jake Hansen is expected to remain in the starting linebacker role while Hummel is out, with Azeez Al-Shaair and Aiden Fisher also part of the group.
CBS Sports reported the roster decision and attributed its information to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Hummel's move to injured reserve means the Texans will be without him for at least the next four games before a return to the active roster can be considered.
Source: cbssports.com.
